C. Precautions - Promega E8051 Technical Manual

Glomax multi+ detection system
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3. Plug the power cord into the power connector on the back panel of the
instrument (Figure 3). Plug the power supply brick into a power outlet. For
power specifications, refer to Section 22.A.
4. Turn on the GloMax
located on the back panel next to the power connector.
5. Look for an LED light to come on within one minute. The light is located to
the left of the touch screen and indicates when the instrument is initialized.
6. After warming up, the touch screen will activate and default to the Home
screen.
If the optional injector system (for use with 6- to 96-well plates only) was
included with the purchase of the instrument, refer to Section 18 for
installation and operation instructions.

1.C. Precautions

Keep the instrument door closed when access to the interior of the instrument
is not needed. Leaving the door open for an extended period of time will
result in damage to the Photomultiplier Tube (PMT) due to light exposure,
dust accumulating on the mechanical parts, or physical damage due to
accidentally bumping the open door.
Important: Close the instrument door when the instrument is not in use.
!
The GloMax
®
-Multi+ Detection System is intended for indoor use only. Clean
up any spills immediately. The reader contains sensitive optical components
and precision-aligned mechanical assemblies. Avoid rough handling.
Do not overfill microplate wells as this may lead to spills and/or damage the
gaskets of the Microplate Sample Tray Cover. The sample residue can cause
the optical head to malfunction. If any moisture appears on the Microplate
Sample Tray Cover, clean the optical lens, the mask and the interior of the
instrument. See Section 20 for general care and cleaning instructions.
Note: Turn the instrument off any time you access the interior, install detection
!
modules or clean the injectors.
Warning: If injectors are installed, do not use bent or damaged injector tips.
!
Check the tips periodically and replace as needed to avoid leaks onto the
Microplate Sample Tray Cover.
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®
-Multi+ Detection System. The power switch is
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